Fontane Bianche · Sicily
30 metres from the crystal-clear sea of Fontane Bianche. A private villa set in a Mediterranean garden, light-filled and cared for down to the smallest detail.
A place where time slows down
Private villa by the sea in Fontane Bianche, Sicily
Villa Pomelia is a private villa on the sea of Fontane Bianche. The villa is made up of a main house and a separate guest house, both opening onto the same 600 m² Mediterranean garden, with a shaded veranda, a panoramic terrace over the bay and parking behind an automatic gate. In less than a minute on foot you reach the low rocks, where the water is crystal clear and a small natural pool opens between the stones. Syracuse is 20 minutes away, Noto 30, Catania airport 50.
“The water in front of the house is like this: you can see the bottom.”
The rocks of Villa Pomelia · 30 metres from the gate
The water in front of the villa
Open the gate, walk about thirty metres and you are already facing the crystal-clear water of Fontane Bianche.
Low rocks, a small natural pool among the stones and a sea that changes colour with the light of the day. Every photograph in this section was taken exactly here, in front of the villa.
The garden
Il giardino di Villa Pomelia con prato, palme e lettini
Cactus giganti nel giardino mediterraneo di Villa Pomelia
Palme del giardino con il mare di Fontane Bianche sullo sfondo
Giardino di cactus e piante grasse lungo la veranda
Veranda con divani in vimini affacciata sul giardino
Veranda ombreggiata con tavolo per la colazione
Veranda illuminata al tramonto, salotto all'aperto
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600 m² of Mediterranean green: giant cacti, palms, cycads, hibiscus, jasmine and olive trees. Under the covered veranda, large rattan sofas in the shade; among the cacti a secluded seat; on the lawn two sun loungers. This is the space for morning coffee, the afternoon book and the evening aperitivo.
The terraces
Terrazza panoramica al tramonto sul mare di Fontane Bianche
Terrazza sul tetto con divani e vista sul mare
Terrazza di notte con la luna sul mare
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Two terraces, one above the other. The first is sheltered and surrounded by greenery, with a chaise longue for the afternoon rest. A few steps up is the panoramic terrace over the bay of Fontane Bianche: open sea, no buildings in front, two chaise longues and a small table.
Light and detail
The house tells its story through details: hand-painted Sicilian majolica, natural concrete surfaces, mirrors that multiply the light, the table laid in the shade and evenings that stretch out on the veranda.
4.9 out of 5 · 140 reviews · Superhost
Verified reviews left by guests on the booking platform.
“The place is exactly as shown in the photos and is probably one of the best we have ever stayed in. Everything is thoughtfully designed. The garden is absolutely stunning, with palms, imposing cacti and a wonderful veranda.”
“The house is really beautiful and close to the sea, fully equipped, far beyond my expectations. The seabed is full of fish: I highly recommend snorkelling right next door.”
“The terrace and the kitchen are wonderful for spending hours together, and with separate sleeping areas, each with its own bathroom, there is all the privacy you need. Anyone looking for peace and quiet will find it here.”
Average rating 4.9/5 from 140 verified reviews (Airbnb).
The light of the house
The kitchen has windows on three sides: the garden comes indoors at every hour of the day, from dawn coffee to a late dinner with the shutters open.
The light of the house
Cucina luminosa con grandi vetrate sul giardino
Cucina aperta con vetrate sul giardino e tavolo da pranzo
Zona pranzo luminosa affacciata sul verde
Where you will sleep
Perfect for two couples or a family: the guest house is a separate building with its own bathroom, so everyone has their own space.
Main bedroom
Camera principale con letto matrimoniale e arredi bianchi
Camera principale con vista sul verde e sul mare
In the main house. Double bed with 160x200 memory foam mattress, hot/cold air conditioning and ventilation with fresh air exchange.
Guest-house bedroom
Camera della dependance con porta scorrevole e bagno privato
Camera della dependance con letto matrimoniale e armadio bianco
A separate building a few metres away, with private bathroom and sliding door. Ideal for two couples or a family with teenagers.
The living room
Salotto con camino a bioetanolo e TV
Salotto bianco con divani morbidi e luce naturale
Bioethanol fireplace, Netflix and satellite TV. A fifth bed on request. Heating in every room: the house is comfortable off season too.
The two bathrooms
Main bathroom
Bagno principale con maioliche siciliane e specchio dorato
Dettaglio del bagno principale con specchio barocco e lavabo in ceramica
Bagno principale in cemento spatolato con finestra sul giardino
Doccia del bagno principale rivestita di maioliche siciliane
In the main house: Sicilian majolica tiles, polished concrete, a baroque mirror and a large shower. Hairdryer, courtesy set and a window onto the garden.
Guest-house bathroom
Bagno della dependance, piccolo e luminoso, con doccia in cristallo
Small and bright, with a glass shower, private to whoever sleeps in the guest house.
Good to know before you travel
Low rocks with easy access to the water and a small natural pool among the stones, suitable for children too. The sandy beach of Fontane Bianche is 5 minutes by car. Water shoes recommended.
Professional espresso machine and fully equipped kitchen (oven, dishwasher, kettle, toaster), garden barbecue, bioethanol fireplace in the living room, heating and hot/cold air conditioning in every room, 32 Mbps wifi, free washing machine and drying rack, HDTV with Fire TV and Netflix, hairdryer in every bathroom, iron, beach umbrella and towels. Cot and high chair on request.
Self check-in with a lockbox: check-in from 16:00, check-out by 10:00 (different times only on request and subject to the calendar). Exterior security cameras cover the entrances and are also used to identify arriving guests (outdoors only, never inside the house), and an alarm system is available to guests. As required by law, the identification details of all guests are collected in order to complete check-in, handled in compliance with privacy regulations. Walled garden with automatic gate and two free parking spaces inside.
Syracuse 20 minutes away, Noto 30, Catania airport 50. Supermarket 15 minutes; in summer restaurants and mini-markets 5 minutes away. Quiet residential area with a rural feel: a car is needed.
Fontane Bianche and around
Villa Pomelia stands in the residential area of Fontane Bianche, the seaside district of Syracuse on the south-eastern coast of Sicily. The sea is 30 metres from the gate: low rocks with easy access to the water and a small natural pool among the stones, reached in a swimsuit without taking the car. For sand lovers, the famous white beach of Fontane Bianche is a kilometre and a half away, with beach clubs, bars and umbrella hire.
Around the villa lie the coastal hamlets and fishing harbours: Ognina with its marina and fish trattorias, Arenella with a family-friendly beach, Cassibile with supermarkets and services open all year. Twenty minutes take you to Ortigia and the UNESCO old town of Syracuse; half an hour to Noto and the baroque of Val di Noto; to the south, the wild beaches of the Vendicari reserve. Catania Fontanarossa airport is about 50 minutes away.
Indicative road distances, measured by car from the villa gate.
The region
Fontane Bianche is not only about the sea. Villa Pomelia is the perfect base for south-eastern Sicily: UNESCO baroque towns, ancient theatres, nature reserves and canyons with freshwater pools. Out of season — spring and autumn — is the best way to experience Sicily: clear light, no queues, perfect walking weather.
Just minutes from Villa Pomelia, one of the most beautiful corners of the coast south of Syracuse. A pale sandy beach framed by the pine wood and the mouth of the Cassibile river, also known as Spiaggia della Marchesa. A quieter, more natural spot than the better-known resorts nearby, ideal for discovering an authentic stretch of the Sicilian coast.
The island at the heart of Syracuse: Piazza Duomo, the morning market, narrow lanes and seafront trattorias at night.
The Neapolis archaeological park with the 5th-century BC theatre and the Ear of Dionysius. Classical tragedies in May and June.
The capital of Sicilian baroque: the cathedral staircase, Corso Vittorio Emanuele and the island's most famous granita.
A limestone canyon with emerald freshwater pools: the finest day out in spring and autumn.
UNESCO rock-cut necropolis and nature reserve: thousands of tombs carved into the limestone cliffs, set in the green Anapo valley.
The baroque village on the hillside, with the dome of San Giorgio and the starred restaurants of Val di Noto.
The ancient theatre above the Ionian sea with Etna behind: a day between volcano, wineries and coast.
Driving times from the villa. The images in this section illustrate the destinations; they are not photographs of the house.
Local experiences
These are not activities run by Villa Pomelia, but independent local experiences we personally select and recommend to our guests: the coast seen from a boat, the underwater world of the Plemmirio reserve, and the canyon of Cavagrande.
Personally recommended by Villa PomeliaBoat experience from Ognina
Discover the coastline around Ognina and the Plemmirio Marine Reserve by boat, with opportunities for swimming and snorkelling in crystal-clear water. The experience departs from Ognina, just a few minutes by car from Villa Pomelia.
New Airbnb Experience guests may currently receive €22 off when booking through our recommendation link. Minimum spend and Airbnb terms apply. Offer subject to availability.
Personally recommended by Villa PomeliaDiscover the underwater world of Plemmirio
For guests who want to explore below the surface, we recommend Capo Murro Diving Center, offering PADI diving experiences in the waters around Ognina and the Plemmirio Marine Protected Area. Suitable options may be available both for certified divers and people interested in discovering scuba diving for the first time.
Personally recommended by Villa PomeliaExplore Cavagrande
Discover one of southeastern Sicily's most spectacular natural landscapes: the dramatic canyon of the Cavagrande del Cassibile Nature Reserve, with its limestone cliffs, Mediterranean vegetation and crystal-clear natural pools. A beautiful choice for guests who enjoy nature, hiking and extraordinary Sicilian landscapes.
Trail access and conditions may change seasonally. We recommend checking current official information before visiting. This is an independent nature excursion and is not a service organised or sold by Villa Pomelia.
Villa Pomelia does not sell or operate these activities. Each experience is managed by its own local operator: always check availability, conditions and requirements directly with them.
The sound of the waves is already part of the house
Thirty metres from the shore
Gallery
Real glimpses of Fontane Bianche and Villa Pomelia: turquoise water thirty metres from the gate, the palms in the garden, the light-filled rooms. Filter by what you want to see and click to enlarge.
The sea is not a day trip: it is next door
Fontane Bianche · Sicily
When to come
Every time of year has its own character: from the full summer sea of July to the clear spring days, perfect for Ortigia, Noto and Cavagrande.
| Period | Minimum stay | What it feels like |
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| June – September | 7 nights | High season: warm sea, swims until sunset, dinners in the garden. |
| April – May | 4 nights | Garden in bloom, first swims, towns and reserves without the crowds. |
| October – November | 4 nights | Golden light, still-mild sea, ideal for hiking at Cavagrande. |
| December – March | 4 nights | Quiet and low sun: baroque towns, markets and the bioethanol fireplace. |
The minimum stay is checked automatically by the calendar when you send a request.
Availability and direct booking
Booking directly with Villa Pomelia always gets you the best available rate for the same dates and conditions. Enter the dates of your stay: we will confirm availability and our best offer quickly.
Booking, payments and house rules
Everything you need to know before confirming: how payment works, what happens if your plans change, and the few rules that keep the house and garden exactly as you see them in the photos.
The full conditions are summarised in the booking confirmation email.
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you rent the entire property for exclusive use: main house, guest house, 600 m² garden, terraces and parking. Villa Pomelia is a private rental villa, not a hotel: there is no breakfast, restaurant, daily housekeeping, mid-stay linen change or reception. Utilities, Wi-Fi, linen and final cleaning are included; extra cleaning or a linen change can be arranged at additional cost.
The sea is about 30 metres away, less than a minute on foot from the villa gate. The shore is made of low rocks with easy access to the water and a small natural pool; the sandy beach of Fontane Bianche is 5 minutes by car.
The villa accommodates 4 guests comfortably in 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms: one bedroom in the main house and one in the separate guest house with private bathroom. An additional sleeping place for a 5th guest is available on request, in the living room.
In Fontane Bianche, the seaside district of Syracuse, south-eastern Sicily. Syracuse is 20 minutes by car, Noto 30 minutes and Catania Fontanarossa airport about 50 minutes.
Yes: two free parking spaces inside the walled garden with automatic gate. The area is quiet and residential, so a car is recommended to visit Syracuse, Noto and Val di Noto.
Self check-in with a lockbox: you arrive independently, with check-in from 16:00 and check-out by 10:00 (different times on request, subject to the calendar). The entrances are monitored by exterior security cameras, also used to identify arriving guests (no cameras inside the house), and the house has an alarm system. As required by Italian law, the identification details of all guests, adults and children included, are collected in order to complete check-in and reported to the police in compliance with privacy regulations.
30% of the booking amount is due at the time of booking and the remaining 70% is automatically due 30 days before check-in. The applicable due dates and amounts are always shown before you confirm. Payment by card through Stripe, by PayPal or by bank transfer; the booking is confirmed once the initial required payment has been received.
100% refund if the booking is cancelled within 24 hours after it is accepted, provided it was requested at least 7 days before check-in. After that 24-hour window and until 30 days before check-in, 70% of the booking amount is refunded. From 30 days before check-in the booking is non-refundable. The exact conditions are displayed during checkout. The €600 security deposit pre-authorisation, if already placed, is always released.
Yes, a €600 security deposit covering any damage: it is pre-authorised on your card two days before check-in, never charged, and released two days after check-out, provided the house and garden are left as they were found.
No: the City of Syracuse tourist tax is requested separately after confirmation, payable via Stripe or PayPal, or in cash on arrival.
Yes: the final cleaning fee is €130 once per stay, regardless of the number of nights. It is always shown in the quote together with the total.
4 guests, with a 5th guest possible only by prior request and confirmation, no parties or events, no pets, no smoking indoors. Please do not flush toilet paper as the plumbing is delicate, and waste recycling is mandatory under municipal regulations.
From June to September the minimum stay is 7 nights; from October to May 4 nights.
Yes. This website always offers the best available rate for the same dates and conditions.
The nearest access to the sea is the low rocky shore in front of the villa, 30 metres away. The white sandy beach of Fontane Bianche, with beach clubs, bars and umbrella hire, is 1.5 km away (5 minutes by car).
Yes. Every room has heating and hot/cold air conditioning, and the living room has a bioethanol fireplace: the villa is comfortable in spring and autumn too.
By booking directly with Villa Pomelia you always get the best available rate, with no booking-platform commissions.
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